Tems set to make FIFA World Cup halftime history, and Ojude Oba returns in full cultural splendor. Plus, William Kentridge opens in Yorkshire, Ayra Starr wins big at the BETs, and Senegal stuns England in historic football victory.
Idris Elba ignites a bold vision for African cinema, Asake teases new album, and Van Gogh Museum makes history with its first African artist show. Plus, Njerae shines as Spotify EQUAL Ambassador, Kwaku Yaro transforms art, Kiki Iriafen breaks WNBA records, and Hertunba radiates joy.
Salah makes League history, Burna Boy preps for a fiery fest, and Black Sherif breaks ground with IRON BOY. Toyin Odutola draws worlds, Sobekwa wins big for SA photography, Afrobeats gets a tribute spot in Lagos, and African cinema shines in London.
June is here – and we’re serving up culture; 6-course dining experience, summer forest walk and more. From your plate to your path to your people – June is about feeding all your senses.
Nasty C goes indie with Psychic, Wizkid hits a major festival stage, and a Nigerian designer reshapes bronze. Plus, Iyanu gets a second season, Cannes nods to Daniel Etim Effiong, Olamide lands global honours, and Australia opens an African heritage hub.
Black Sherif reps Ghana at BETs, and Rema gets honoured in Boston. Plus, Zikoko’s new docuseries celebrates powerhouse Nigerian women, Afolabi Olalekan’s Freedom Way opens the New York African Film Festival, and Africa’s top stars light up the AMAs.
Ayra Starr goes platinum, Ayo Edebiri channels her roots at Met Gala, and a Ghanian chef champions African cuisine. Plus, African designers dominate the Met, Afrocentric films head to the New York African Film Festival, and Apple Music spotlights Africa’s hottest music capitals.
Grace Ladoja opens permanent Homecoming store and Alioune Diagne debuts with a celebration of African dreams. Plus, Rema wins big at the Headies, Tigst Assefa smashes a marathon record, and Tolu Coker & Torisheju Dumi land LVMH Prize nods.
The sun’s out 😎 (finally!) and so are we! This May, we’re shaking things up with a special Bank Holiday meet-up just for you, an exclusive tasting event of our plantain-infused rum, DÒDÒ (trust us, you’ll want to brag about this)...plus more
Burna Boy electrifies a sold-out Stade de France, Savara crafts a new Kenyan sound, and Mo Abudu and Kwame Onwuachi make TIME’s 100 list. Plus, a Guinean striker rewrites Champions League history, East Africans dominate the Paris Marathon, and Fireboy lights up Royal Albert Hall
Amoako Boafo brings Accra’s spirit to London and Wizkid’s journey hits Tribeca Film Festival. Plus, Davido joins Essence Fest lineup, 18 year old Beninese baller eyes NBA history, and Tyla lands another global deal
Cassper Nyovest and Mörda to headline Cape Town’s ComUnity Festival, Wole Soyinka Honoured by US Government, Oxlade drops OXLADE FROM AFRICA (DELUXE), and Fankeenna Film Fest preps for round two in Somaliland.
Little Simz unveils the first wave of artists for London’s Meltdown 2025. Plus, LeeMcKrazy and Scotts Maphuma’s UK tour sells out, Joeboy embraces freedom on ‘Viva Lavida,’ ZUGU TV expands African entertainment globally, and Charbel Coffi debuts in Lagos with Identité Révélée.
Davido unveils a five-city tour ahead of album drop. Plus, Xowié is Apple Music’s Up Next artist, NSG bridges London and West Africa on ‘The Big 6,’ Creele Animation teases ‘Sopo,’ a Fela Kuti-inspired short, and Lagos Gallery Weekend returns for 2025.
MMM is an exclusive, members-only virtual series designed to spark connection, conversation and community. The theme for this edition is "Empowering Progress", as part of our celebration of International Women's Month.
The Scattering and the Gathering In a bustling café in Lagos, a young entrepreneur finalises a business deal with her cousin in Toronto. In London, a doctor hosts a virtual dinner party with family members spread across five continents. In São Paulo, an artist collaborates with musicians in Johannesburg and...
June is here – and we’re serving up culture; 6-course dining experience, summer forest walk and more. From your plate to your path to your people – June is about feeding all your senses.
From The Cavemen to Tyler, the Creator, discover how artists across Africa and the diaspora are reviving and reimagining traditional African sounds for a global audience.
Nasty C goes indie with Psychic, Wizkid hits a major festival stage, and a Nigerian designer reshapes bronze. Plus, Iyanu gets a second season, Cannes nods to Daniel Etim Effiong, Olamide lands global honours, and Australia opens an African heritage hub.
Black Sherif reps Ghana at BETs, and Rema gets honoured in Boston. Plus, Zikoko’s new docuseries celebrates powerhouse Nigerian women, Afolabi Olalekan’s Freedom Way opens the New York African Film Festival, and Africa’s top stars light up the AMAs.
Herrana’s intuitive approach to choosing stories, guided by memory, identity, and urgency, underscores her commitment to making work that is not only representative but resonant.
